Iskustva slijepih i slabovidnih osoba s korištenjem pasa vodiča

master's thesis

• Title (english): The experiences of blind and visually impaired individuals with guide dogs
• Author: Jelena Oreb
• Mentor: Kristina Urbanc (mentor)
• Committee member: Kristina Urbanc (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Vanja Branica (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Branka Sladović-Franz (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Theory and Methods of Social Work); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-03-14, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Korištenje pasa vodiča za kretanje u prostoru slijepih i slabovidnih osoba relativno je novo područje koje se razvija u posljednjih 30 godina. Pas vodič spada u skupinu pasa pomagača koji je školovan za pomoć u zadovoljavanju svakodnevnih individualnih potreba korisnika koje proizlaze iz oštećenja vida. Korisnik psa vodiča punoljetna je poslovno sposobna osoba koja koristi psa vodiča kao svoje primarno pomagalo za kretanje, a prethodno je prošla obuku za ostvarivanje prava na tu uslugu. Cilj ovog preglednog rada bio je prikupiti i sistematizirati literaturu koja se odnosi na iskustvo slijepih i slabovidnih osoba s korištenjem pasa vodiča te istražiti zakonski okvir ove usluge te dobrobiti koje donosi korisnicima.
Istraživanja o iskustvu korištenja pokazuju različite rezultate, ali najvažnije je istaknuti povećanu razinu mobilnosti, neovisnosti, samopouzdanja i socijalnih interakcija kod korisnika te povećan socijalni status zbog rukovanja visoko obučenim psom. S druge strane, zbog prisutnosti psa, nekim je sudionicima bio onemogućen pristup javnim mjestima, s najčešćim objašnjenjima da su opasni ili mogu izazvati alergijske reakcije, ili narušavaju higijenske standarde.

Abstract (english)

The use of guide dogs for mobility by blind and visually impaired individuals is a relatively new field that has developed over the past 30 years. A guide dog falls into the category of assistance dogs, specifically trained to assist with the daily individual needs arising from visual impairments. The guide dog user is a legally competent adult who utilizes the guide dog as their primary aid for mobility and has undergone training to qualify for this service. The aim of this review was to collect and systematize literature related to the experiences of blind and visually impaired individuals using guide dogs, as well as to explore the legal framework surrounding this service and the benefits it brings to users.
Research on the experience of guide dog use yields varying results, but it is crucial to highlight the increased levels of mobility, independence, self-confidence, and social interactions among users. Additionally, handling a highly trained dog can elevate the social status of guide dog users. On the other hand, the presence of guide dogs has sometimes restricted access to public places for certain participants. Common explanations include concerns about safety, potential allergic reactions, or perceived violations of hygiene standards.

• Keywords: oštećenje vida; pas vodič; javna mjesta
• Keywords (english): visual impairment; guide dog; public places.
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:137485
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar/magistrica socijalnog rada (sveučilišni magistar/magistrica socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-03-18 11:39:30